Passport Services in Torrance, California

Torrance residents can apply for a U.S. passport through Ambassador Passport and Visa Services whether a trip is already booked or still being planned. Expedited processing is available in as little as 2 business days. Call 800-826-4558 and we will go over pricing, the services available, and what we can do for your travel date.

Applications submitted through Ambassador Passport and Visa Services are hand carried for processing rather than mailed out. That is possible because the company is registered with the U.S. Department of State as an expeditor and courier and listed on their website, and it means your documents are not sitting in the mail where they could be lost. Call and our team will confirm what your application needs and how to get your documents to us.

HOW IT WORKS FOR TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Step 1: Contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa Services representative. Please call 800-826-4558 to discuss turnaround times, pricing, and the requirements you will need to bring to our office, or send to us. Our team will review the requirements and next steps. Appointments are not required, but are recommended.

Step 2: Prepare and submit your documents. Our team will review and confirm the requirements for your passport service and help you prepare the application correctly. Certain applications, including new passports, lost passports, damaged passports, and passports for children, require the DS-11 application to be executed in person in front of an Acceptance Agent before processing begins. Please call us at 800-826-4558 for assistance with this step.

Step 3: Ambassador Passport and Visa Services will hand-carry your application into the U.S. Department of State.

Step 4: Upon completion of processing, you will receive notification of the status of your passport. Once the passport is issued, Torrance clients can arrange to pick it up at our office or have it returned by FedEx or other tracked overnight courier service, depending on the type of service selected.

HOW FAST CAN WE GET YOUR TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA PASSPORT?

The fastest current passport processing option is 2–3 business days. Other expedited timelines are also available, depending on your application type, travel date, and current availability. Contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa Services representative at 800-826-4558 to confirm which option fits your situation.

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturdays 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Because requirements vary by passport service, please contact us before visiting so we can confirm what to bring, when to come in, and the expected turnaround time.

Choose an option below for easy-to-follow instructions
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

Where can I get an expedited passport in Torrance?
Ambassador Passport and Visa Services handles expedited U.S. passport applications for Torrance residents. Depending on the service and what is open, processing can be done in as little as 2 business days. Call 800-826-4558 and we will tell you which option lines up with your travel date and what it costs.

How fast can I get a passport?
There are four options. The fastest is 2 business days, followed by Ultra Rush at 4–5 business days, Rush at 7–8, and Express at 10–12. Which one you use comes down to your travel date and what is open that week. Call 800-826-4558 and we will find the option that gets your passport to you in time.

Do I have to apply in person, or can I send my documents?
Most applications are handled without a visit, with your documents sent to us. A few include one in-person step: new passports, replacements for lost, stolen or damaged passports, and passports for children under 16 are filed on Form DS-11 and executed in front of an Acceptance Agent, which Ambassador arranges for you. Call 800-826-4558 and we will tell you which route yours takes.

What do I need to renew my passport?
Renewals go on Form DS-82. You will need your current U.S. passport and two passport photos taken within the last six months. Proof of travel is optional, so include a flight itinerary, hotel booking, or business letter only if you have one. If your passport is more than 15 years old or was issued before you turned 16, we will set up an Acceptance Agent appointment for you instead. Call 800-826-4558 to confirm.

How do I apply for a first-time passport or a passport for my child?
Both use Form DS-11 and both require an in-person execution in front of an Acceptance Agent before processing starts. A first-time application applies if you have never held a passport, your previous one was issued over 15 years ago, or it was issued while you were under 16. Government fees are $225.00 for anyone over 16 and $195.00 for children under 16, paid at execution. Ambassador assists with that step, so call 800-826-4558.

What if my passport is lost, stolen, or damaged?
Ambassador handles replacements in all three cases. A lost or stolen passport is replaced rather than renewed, and a damaged passport is replaced while it is still valid; once expired, we process it as a new passport application. Each is a Form DS-11 application with an Acceptance Agent appointment, which we arrange. Call 800-826-4558 and we will review your options.

How much does an expedited passport cost?
There are two parts. Government fees are $225.00 for adults over 16 and $195.00 for minors under 16, and for DS-11 applications these are paid at the time of execution to the Acceptance Agent. Ambassador service fees are separate and depend on the processing speed you choose. Call 800-826-4558 for current pricing and availability.

AMBASSADOR HAND CARRIES APPLICATIONS

Ambassador Passport and Visa Services provides expedited hand-carry passport services for qualified applicants and is a private, independent company on the State Department’s list of registered couriers / expediters.

Our team helps determine the appropriate passport service, confirms the required documents, and coordinates the next steps based on your application type and travel timeline.

For eligible applications, hand-carry service means important passport documents are personally hand-carried into the passport agency. This reduces the risk of your valuable documents being lost in the mail.

PASSPORT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS BASED ON YOUR SITUATION

New passports, lost or stolen passports, damaged passports, and children’s passports require an in-person execution step in front of an Acceptance Agent, and Ambassador Passport and Visa Services can assist with the process. Requirements vary by the type of passport service you need. If you are unsure which service applies to you, select your passport service type above or call 800-826-4558.

Ambassador Passport and Visa Services provides U.S. passport and travel visa services from our Santa Monica office, with affiliate offices nationwide, including Washington, D.C., New York, Denver, Seattle and San Francisco. Contact our team at 800-826-4558 to discuss the service you need and current processing options.